Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released August 2012
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe FX700 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FX700 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FX700
Galaxy Camera 3G | FX700 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 25 months | |
Display dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FX700 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 gr (0.39 lb) | 305 gr (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $606 |